Cariboo Cowgirl's Name: Ashley Fadenrecht
Horses Name, Age, Breed: This year
I am riding a eight year old, solid chestnut Quarter horse mare named
Flicka. Flicka is a pretty athletic gal and seems to have no
problems accepting whatever we throw at her in the drill routine.
Last year I rode 'Shilos', a five year old bay mare and on occasion
I interchanged between 'Vicky' (paint mare) and 'Ozzie Alex'
(chestnut gelding).
How many years riding? Since my early
childhood. My Mom introduced horses into my life when I was very young
and I have always been 'connected' to them. When I'm not at school I
pretty much spend as much time as I can doing something that involves
horses.
How many years with the Cariboo Cowgirls?
This is my third season with the Cariboo Cowgirls.
What other equine activities do you do outside of
the Cariboo Cowgirl? I like to just ride! I don't have to
necessarily have a purpose for riding, I just like to do it, whether
it be loping circles or riding with no actual destination or reason in
mind. When I can, I participate in the local gymkahana's and sorting
and penning events. What I am really interested in, is working as many
different horses as I can and develop my own personal skill level. It's
very awarding to see the horse understand and comprehend what you are
trying to teach it and know that you had something to do with the final
product.
What do you like best about riding in a drill
team? Riding all the different horses and feeling and
seeing their reaction to the various arenas, audiences and drill
manoeuvres we ride. Bothering Janice and Lynn is a pretty good pass
time too. Janice needs me to keep her focused and on track and Lynn
would never be able to leave the rodeo if it wasn't for me. I have to
keep her truck keys and valuables as she is forever losing them. After
all she's the blonde and I'm the brunette...I'll leave it to you to
fill in the blanks!
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Cariboo Cowgirl's Name: Ashley Wilson AKA
'Hazel'...(My 'Partner In Crime' is Janice Sapp AKA 'Grindal')
Horses Name, Age, Breed: This year I'm
riding 'Mare', she and I are just getting acquainted. Mare is a 7 year
old, sorrel, quarter horse, 'Hottie'. For the last few years, I rode
my big grey gelding, Ryder, but sadly he is now at the age and condition
where I have to retire him.
How many years riding? Forever, my butt has a
permanent saddle imprint!!! I'm a self taught, self directed kind of gal.
How many years with the Cariboo Cowgirls?
This will be my second year, with the Cariboo Cowgirls. Prior to riding
with them I rode 3 years with another local team.
What other equine activities do you do outside of
the Cariboo Cowgirl? Chasing, or rather, 'Racing' cows through
the bush at home, and riding with Janice, getting lost for 7 hours in the
middle of nowhere in the pouring rain. (eh Grindal!!)
What do you like best about riding in a drill
team? The long lasting, sincere, friendships! I've learned a lot
from some of these girls. Janice and I've learned how to chase parked cars
(not to worry we don't bite them) and fall asleep at a rail road crossing
whilst waiting for the train to pass! (thank god there was no one behind
us). I have acquired a real supportive group of friends with the Cariboo
Cowgirls.
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Cariboo Cowgirl's Name: Barb Brown
Horses Name, Age, Breed: 'Shelby'.
Shelby is an 8 year old Quarter Horse mare. Last season I rode Glider.
He's a 13 year old Appaloosa and proved to be a awesome drill horse!
How many years riding? Since early in my
teens, when I was a real 'youngun'...
How many years with the Cariboo Cowgirls?
This is my second year with the Cariboo Cowgirls.
What other equine activities do you do outside of
the Cariboo Cowgirl? I like to gymkhana and trail ride when
the opportunity presents itself. I'm pretty much game for anything,
especially if it's light hearted and I can laugh.
What do you like best about riding in a drill
team? For me it's TOTAL SERENITY! It's a space that just
my horse and I share. Riding with the drill team is 'time out' from
work and the routine of everyday life. A good day is one I spend in
the saddle!
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Cariboo Cowgirl's Name: Janice Sapp AKA
'Grindal' (My 'Partner In Crime' is Ashley Wilson AKA 'Hazel')
Horses Name, Age, Breed: CR Zans Whim
aka 'Mary' . Mary's a six year old sorrel quarter horse mare.
How many years riding? Forever, I honestly
can't remember when I didn't ride!
How many years with the Cariboo Cowgirls?
This is my second year with these gals. Prior to riding with the Cariboo
Cowgirls I rode with another drill team.
*** Janice has done some of the coaching this year with the Cariboo
Cowgirls, as well as designed and implemented the new 2008 drill ***
What other equine activities do you do outside of
the Cariboo Cowgirl? I'm pretty open to anything that's
'horse and cow' oriented. I work for BC Livestock, so both my
personal and professional life is somewhat 'cowboy acquainted'. I
try and participate in any recreational equine activities. Of course
'Hazel' and I are known for our cowboy skills and horsemanship, we've
spent many hours developing them, once we figured out just exactly
where we were (what's a day between friends!). The 'chasing of parked
cars' just came naturally to both of us!
What do you like best about riding in a drill
team? The camaraderie and all the crazy antics. Some of
the gals I ride with must really think I'm a nut-job!. Of course,
there is those unpredictable moments riding Mary that you never know
just exactly what her 'mood' is and that can change from one end of
the arena to the other. Hey what can I say, "It, adds the spice,
after all we're both redhead's"!
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Cariboo Cowgirl's Name: Kristen Meadows
Horses Name, Age, Breed: Last year I rode
'Willow' a Quarter Horse/Morgan mare. Willow had many years of drill routine
experience and she was a great horse. She practically could do it on her own!
This year I am riding Fairiden, he's a 10+ year old Arab gelding. He's never
done any drill work before but he shows lot's of potential, I think he will
be a great drill prospect!
How many years riding? I have ridden
since high school. In the last few years, I have been able to dedicate
more time to riding. I started riding more when I worked for a guest
ranch in Banff. When I moved to Williams Lake from Banff I decided to
buy a horse and join the Cariboo Cowgirls.
How many years with the Cariboo Cowgirls?
This is my second year with the Cariboo Cowgirls. I rode with another drill
team for a year before joining up with the Cowgirls.
What other equine activities do you do outside of
the Cariboo Cowgirl? I love to trail ride because it
allows me to spend time with both my horse and my dog, Roper. If I
have the opportunity I take in some of the local gymkhana's and love
cattle sorting. Though between work, home life and the Cariboo Cowgirls
schedule, I find that there is not a lot of spare time for extra
circular equine activities
What do you like best about riding in a drill
team? It's a lot of fun! The team is a great source of
socialization for both my horse and me. I really like learning new
routines and the general riding, sharing experiences with all the
other team members. I also found out that when Lynn (Granny #2) and
I are together, they send a brunette along to chaperone us......the
team can't have two blondes wandering around out there unattended!!
The Cariboo Cowgirls Drill Team has provided me with a real positive
life experience and I am happy to be a part of it.
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Cariboo Cowgirl's Name: Leona Davies
Horses Name, Age, Breed: 'Gotta New's Flash',
APHA Paint Gelding. Flash is a 9 years old
How many years riding? For several years,
25+ or more ...
How many years with the Cariboo Cowgirls?
This is my first year with the Cariboo Cowgirls
What other equine activities do you do outside of
the Cariboo Cowgirl? I have roped and reined and participated
in some timed events. I also like to drive horses.
What do you like best about riding in a drill
team? I'm looking forward to the challenges and experiences
of participating in a 'team sport'.
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Cariboo Cowgirl's Name: Lisa Manuel
Horses Name, Age, Breed: 'Misty'. I got
Misty just over a year ago. She is a 13 year old quarter horse cross
mare. She is sorrel in color with a white blaze. I'm pretty pleased
with what she and I have been able to accomplish to date.
How many years riding? I'd say I've
been riding since I started walking.
How many years with the Cariboo Cowgirls?
This is my first year as a Cariboo Cowgirl and I love every minute!
What other equine activities do you do outside of
the Cariboo Cowgirl? I like most activities that include
horses! I particularly like the speed events, barrel racing, gymkhana
events and the likes. I honestly just like to be out riding and having
fun with my horse.
What do you like best about riding in a drill
team? I like everything about riding with the drill team!
Its fast, its fun and the other girls are great. You are always
learning something new and each practise brings a different experience!
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Cariboo Cowgirl's Name: D. Lynn Dent-Wilson
Horses Name, Age, Breed: Rat's In The
Attic AKA 'Ozzie-Alex' is a 7 yr old Registered Quarter Horse gelding,
bred, raised and trained by my mentors and best friends, Sanford and
Jenny Mead. Ozzie-Alex was my birthday gift for a 'significant birthday'
(hey, it could be my 21!!...) from my husband Cal.
How many years riding? Since childhood,
but I had a long, extended break while I chased my career. I have been
back riding seriously for about 8 years. (If you're trying to do the
math, YES, in horse years, I'm definitely DEAD!! Ozzie Alex is pretty
young measured against my age!)
How many years with the Cariboo Cowgirls?
I haven't been doing this for as long, or as well, as Granny #1, but then
I'm not as old as her YET, that's why I'm Granny #2. This is my second
season with the Cariboo Cowgirls. Of course, years don't count in your
second childhood, so I've been told by Pat, Granny #1!
What other equine activities do you do outside of
the Cariboo Cowgirl? Is there any such thing as spare time
for other equine activities? I understand that in judged events
marking allocation is 50% on the horse and 50% on the rider. I'm
still looking for the judged event that would best fit Ozzie Alex
and me, 95% on him and 5% on how well I'm holding on! I will try
most other western equine activities when the opportunity arises.
I'm not necessarily very good at any of them, but I like to try!
What do you like best about riding in a drill
team? My riding skills have grown and improved considerably
since I started practicing and performing with the Cariboo Cowgirls. I
can now sit down and breath at the same time, quite a feat for a blonde!
I have met some truly wonderful people and the exposure to new and
different environments has been a tremendous learning experience for not
only myself, but for the horses I ride.
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Cariboo Cowgirl's Name: Nicole Hoessel "Nicky"
Horses Name, Age, Breed: 'Cheyenne' my barrel
& pole horse is a Quarter - Morgan cross. She is 13 years old and is very
athletic and challenging. My alternate horse is my reining horse, 'Skip'.
Skip is a 6 year old quarter horse gelding, large in stature, buckskin in
color and has a even natured.
How many years riding? I've been riding since
before I could walk! I grew up on a ranch and riding is an everyday
occurrence and a large part of my life! I started running barrels when
I was eight and since then progressed to other events such as roping and
reining.
How many years with the Cariboo Cowgirls?
This is my second year, last year I took the year off from the drill team
to try my hand at other rodeo events.
What other equine activities do you do outside of
the Cariboo Cowgirl? There's never a lack of horse oriented
activities to do on my parents ranch! I work with several of our horses
during the fair weather months. When I can afford the time, I participate
in most gymkahana and rodeo events. I like to barrel race, pole bend, goat
tie and rope.
What do you like best about riding in a drill
team? I really like getting out and about and meeting new people
and seeing different places! Riding a drill is a blast, a real adrenaline
rush! The best part for me is when the up-beat music starts and my horse
gets excited and we go charging in!
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Cariboo Cowgirl's Name: Pat Coster AKA "Granny #1"
Horses Name, Age, Breed: Dally is an 11 year
old Quarter Horse gelding 'with a wee bit of attitude'. Dally and Mary
(Jan's horse) are sweethearts!
How many years riding? Since I was a child,
a long, L-O-N-G time ago! I'm celebrating my second childhood with my new
'entity', Granny #1 and 'she' says years don't count!!!
How many years with the Cariboo Cowgirls?
This my second year with the Cariboo Cowgirl. I have ridden with drill teams
for over a decade now.
***Pat has been a Team Captain and a Coach with other drill teams.
She assists with the coaching of the Cariboo Cowgirls when not riding with
them***
What other equine activities do you do outside of
the Cariboo Cowgirl? I do ranch riding, cattle sorting and
penning. I'm pretty open to trying most things that are equine oriented.
What do you like best about riding in a drill
team? Learning new routines and perfecting them. The girls call
me Granny One and I love them all! I'm in it for the 'Long Ride and the
Good Times''
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Cariboo Cowgirl's Name: Sandra Bill - TEAM CAPTAIN
Horses Name, Age, Breed: Quick Little Coosa
AKA 'Suzie - Q'. Suzie is a 15 year old , Quarter Horse, mare.
How many years riding? My best guess...
about 30 years.
How many years with the Cariboo Cowgirls?
I have ridden with the Cariboo Cowgirls since the beginning. It's been approx.
8 years now.
*** Sandy has done some of the coaching this year with the Cariboo
Cowgirls***
What other equine activities do you do outside of
the Cariboo Cowgirl? I have worked on the race track, barrel raced
and done a little reining for pleasure. The next time some free time arises
I would like to try some cattle penning and sorting.
What do you like best about riding in a drill
team? I founded the original team 'The Six Pac', several years
back and just kept on with it. I guess it's that I love working and riding
with everyone! What the best part, well I'd have to say it's working the
routines, getting the outfits ready for the performances, wearing the flashy
outfits and being all 'pumped up' to perform for the audience.
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Cariboo Cowgirl's Name: Tammy Ward
Horses Name, Age, Breed: Kita' is a 12 year
old year old Appaloosa, we have been one, as horse and rider since Kita
was a two year old. Kita and I have grown and learned together. I love
and trust Kita with all my heart (even with his hair less tail!!).
How many years riding? Since I was just a
'youngin'. I started with doing gymkhana's and showing my little paint pony
named Skipper with the Westside Trail Riders in Kamloops. That was !#%* years
ago. You really didn't think I'd tell you how many years did you, NOT!!!
How many years with the Cariboo Cowgirls?
This is my first year with the Cariboo Cowgirls. I have five years
previous drill team riding experience.
What other equine activities do you do outside of
the Cariboo Cowgirls? In my spare time I like to do trail
riding, gymkhana's and poker rides. I spend time working with my little
four year old Quarter Horse, Skipper. I am ever hopeful that next year
he'll be ready to get out there on the drill with me!
What do you like best about riding in a drill
team? It's just a lot of fun! I really like the challenge
of learning new routines and riding through it with such a diverse group
of ladies. It doesn't get any better than being submerged in a rodeo
atmosphere!
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Cariboo Cowgirl's Name: Tina Manuel
Horses Name, Age, Breed: "Mickey", he's a
13 year old quarter horse cross gelding. I am fortunate because Mickey
has run drill before, so one of us knows what we are doing!
How many years riding? Off and on
since I was a child. In the past few decades, it has been more 'off',
than 'on', I'm afraid. I have been off raising my family, so there
was not a lot of extra time to spend on riding. The kid's are pretty
much grown now so I thought it is time I got back to it.
How many years with the Cariboo Cowgirls?
This is my second year with the Cowgirls. My first year was spent with
my feet on the ground! I was part of the ground crew, lending assistance
where I could. My youngest daughter Skyla was riding with the Cowgirls,
so that was how I got my 'Introduction'.
What other equine activities do you do outside of
the Cariboo Cowgirls? Trails riding, gymkhanas and the
likes. I contribute a fair bit of personal time to the organizational
component of our local riding club, co-ordinating youth gymkhana's and
other equestrian events. Last year I went on my first cattle round up
with some of the cowgirls, it was an awesome experience. Thanks Ashley
and Janice (aka 'Hazel' and 'Grindal')!! They didn't teach me how to
chase parked cars though, so I'm a bit disappointed. I am somewhat
curious about that technique...maybe they will share the 'SECRET' and
show me this year!!
What do you like best about riding in a drill
team? Everyone on the team and everything I am learning. I
am going to start planning my 'second childhood' and follow in the
footsteps of Pat and Lynn (AKA Granny #1 and Granny #2). I'm not as
'long in the tooth' as they are, but I'm going start planning and
following!!
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Cariboo Cowgirl's Name: Toni Healy
Horses Name, Age, Breed: Boxer is my 14
year old, grade quarter horse... Boxer is a nice little grey horse with
an awesome disposition. He and I have done a lot together me. I have
cowboyed, gymkhanaed and trail rode on Boxer. For a little guy he has
a ton of heart!
How many years riding? About 40 yrs.
Holy smokes that's a big number!
How many years with the Cariboo Cowgirls?
This is my first year so I'm just starting. I am VERY excited about
learning lots.
What other equine activities do you do outside of
the Cariboo Cowgirls? I trail ride, ranch ride and ride in
parades. I work with & show my mule 'Fetus' and a friends Percherons.
I enjoy the ranch life and work on a couple ranches out where I live so
basic ranch riding is a part of my life.
What do you like best about riding in a drill
team? This is my first time in a drill team so I'm thinking
it's going to be a lot of fun & crazyness. I'm very excited about
meeting interesting people and seeing what new experiences I encounter
at our practises and performances.
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The next three are part of the Team too - they hold the
team together and help them to look great!
Cariboo Cowgirl's Assistant Coach Name:
Brenda Philips
How many years riding and or coaching?
A real lady doesn't divulge her age! I'll give you a clue though; when my
mom was seven months pregnant with me her Doctor advised her that she
should discontinue riding until I was born! I have been assisting in
some form of coaching for a few decades now and I really enjoy that aspect
of it.
How many years with the Cariboo Cowgirls?
This is my second year with the girls. I got involved when one of the
gal's required a drill horse to participate. I was able to lend her my
quarter horse Appaloosa, 'Glider' for the season. Apparently it was
most successful because we're both still involved!
What other equine activities do you do outside of
the Cariboo Cowgirls? Well, I have 7 horses, so my primary
equine activity is 'Equine Feeding and Shovelling...#101' or more
eloquently put, 'Equine Management and Supervision' (that's the
'politically correct' description!!). I enjoy poker rides, trail
rides, gymkhanas and the likes. Heck, I just like to participate!
What do you like best about working with the
Cariboo Cowgirls Drill Team? I really do like the ground work
and assisting with the coaching. It's a real sense of accomplishment to
see it ALL come together. The horse and riders are so individualistic
and diverse from one another and yet they all strive to accomplish the
same goal together. When you see them work towards that goal you tell
yourself "This is what it's all about". It's a pleasure to work with
such a group of talented riders and their mounts.
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Cariboo Cowgirl's Coach Name:
Randy Brodoway
The Cariboo Cowgirls were very fortunate to acquire
Randy's assistance this year! Randy provides the team with his
well rounded knowledge in the disciplines of riding, equine training and
management. Additionally Randy, is known for his leather craftsmanship.
The Cariboo Cowgirls have been able to 'capitalized' on Randy's skilled
trade, as well as his horsemanship experience! Randy's abilities lend
them selves to improving and honing the Cariboo Cowgirls Precision Drill
Team style and skill. Randy and his 4 legged co-pilot 'Stasha', work with
the Cariboo Cowgirls every Thursday.
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Cariboo Cowgirl's Seamstress
Name: Shirley Price
'Cariboo Cowgirls Designer' Shirley Price is the costume
seamstress! It's Shirley that puts the 'Razzle, Dazzle, and Glitter' into
what the Cariboo Cowgirls wear. The first photo here is of
Shirley and the next three are of Ashley Fadenrecht showing
off examples of Shirley's wonderful work.
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Cariboo Cowgirl's Video Crew
Name: Helen Lockhart
Helen, whom the girls all call Mom, deicates hours upon hours video taping
practices and runs so that the Cowgirls can use the video's as a learning
and training tool and continue to hone their craft.
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Cariboo Cowgirl's "Salt of the Earth"
Name: Mary Cowley
Mary Cowley, is the "Salt of the Earth". Mary has an uncanny
ability to make it seem "Okay". She calls everyone "Sunshine"
and doesn't realize that the Cowgirls shine so bright because of her aura
that radiates off them. As well as supplying "Sunshine", Mary does just about
everything else, too: She mucks stalls, brushes horses, runs and fetches,
babysits, and above all else, no matter how bad it is, she always finds
the positive and loves each team memeber no matter what.
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The Photograhers!
Names: Linda Kenick, George Bruckner, Vicky Lee, and
John Fraser
A BIG thank you to the Photographers! Linda Kenick and George Bruckner
are professional photographers - so look them up when you're looking for that
"special photo"! Vicky Lee and John Fraser are friends of the Team and came out
to take photo's to help the team. Can you imagine this web site or the Cariboo
Cowgirls
Team brochure without the great photos that enhance them?
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Williams Lake, BC
Ashley Fadenrecht
Ashley Wilson
Barb Brown
Janice Sapp
Kristen Meadows
Leona Davis
Lisa Manuel
Lynn Dent-Wilson
Nicole Hoessel
Pat Coster
Sandy Bill
Tammy Ward
Tina Manuel
Toni Healy
